Spearsville Elementary School (Closed 2015)

115 Highway 3265
Spearsville, LA 71277
Serving 94 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spearsville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
94 students

Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(13-14)
60-69%
68%
(13-14)
60-69%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
11%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Black
48%
42%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
48%
41%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
52%
0.54

Showing 2006–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
61%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% LA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Spearsville Elementary School?
94 students attend Spearsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Spearsville Elementary School students are Black, 48% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spearsville Elementary School?
Spearsville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spearsville Elementary School offer ?
Spearsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Spearsville Elementary School part of?
Spearsville Elementary School is part of Union Parish School District.

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